Rhythms
Notes
Dynamics & Tempos
Articulations
Terms
Potpourri
100

How many beats does a half note get?

Two

100

Treble Clef

B

100

Italian Term for Medium Loud

Mezzo Forte (mf)

100

This symbol means to raise a note by half a step:

Sharp



100

This italian term means "shorten the note.?

staccato

100

What's the differenct between a saxophone and a lawnmower?

You can tune a lawnmower.

200

How many beats does one eighth note get?

Half

200

Treble Clef

E

200

Italian Term for Soft

Piano (p)

200

This symbol means to lower a note by half step:

Flat

200

This tells you what key you are in (how many flats and sharps)

Key Signature

200

What is a golf club's favorite type of music?

Swing

300

Which rest is worth 1 beat?

Quarter Rest

300

Bass Clef

A

300

Which Dynamic is labeled FF in your music?

Fortissimo

300

What is the name of the symbol above this note?

Accent

300

These are notes of a chord sounded one after another (outlining the chord)

Arpeggio

300

Why did the guitarist use a fish to play his instrument?

It was a BASS guitar

400

Clap and Count the Rhythms for this song:

1_2      1 + 2 +    1 2    1 + 2 +     1 2

400

Which Major Scale has Two Flats?

Bb Major Scale

400

This tempo is a walking speed

Andante (76 BPM)

400

The term used when two different notes are connected together

Slur

400

Series of whole and half steps in the following pattern:



Major Scale

400

How do you fix a broken tuba?

With a TUBA glue

500

Clap and Count this Rhythm

3+ | 1 2 3  | 1 2 3  | 1+ 2 3 | 1_2

500

Name the Notes of the G Major Scale

G A B C D E F# G

500

How many beats per minute is the tempo Allegro?

fast: 120 Bpm

500

What is the name of this drumming rudiment?

Flam

500

When some performers play the top notes and some play the bottom notes on the same sheet of music:

Divisi (div.)

500

This is the single most important thing that a band student can do at home to get better at their instrument.

Practice